The Knit Guru

Knitting projects, patterns and inspiration


  • Free Pokémon Knitting Pattern – Pidgey

    Free Pokémon Knitting Pattern – Pidgey

    In celebration of Pokémon day this week, I present my pattern for Pidgey. To go along with this written pattern, there is a video on my YouTube channel here which will help in some places: And for further instructions as well as more images, you can find the interactive pattern free on Ribblr here: https://ribblr.com/pattern/pidgey-Knitting?referrer=356843 Read more

  • Sunflower Turtles – Free Crochet Patterns

    Sunflower Turtles – Free Crochet Patterns

    You read that right…. Here are 2 patterns for 2 sunflower turtles. One is easier than the other, but I think one of them looks cooler. These are both no-sew. At the end there is a pattern for the “Easy Shell” – which is the same size but without the bobble texture on the centre Read more

  • Starwhale 2.0 – Free Knitting Pattern

    Starwhale 2.0 – Free Knitting Pattern

    Years and years ago I posted my starwhale pattern – it was one of my very first patterns listed online. Finally I have updated and upgrade it. Here it is. Star Whale V2 Materials Needed: 1 ball of purple dk yarn. 100g should suffice. Size 4mm needles. 1 pair safety eyes. 1 pipe cleaner 1 Read more

  • Bookvest – Free Knitting Chart

    Bookvest – Free Knitting Chart

    I made this Bookvest based on the cover of the Penguin Classics – for one of my favourite works, “Hamlet”. It was a total hit when wearing it at a yarn event, and a book event. If you would like to make your own, I figured I would share the chart. I haven’t written down Read more

  • 1 Hour Heart Beanie

    1 Hour Heart Beanie

    A few years ago I posted about a chunky knit beanie that I called the 1 Hour Beanie…. as it flew by knitting it. This is a Valentines Version of the same hat. There is an interactive pattern for this beanie free on Ribblr. You will need:– Super bulky yarn – in 2 colours.– 15mm Read more

  • Heart Decoration – Free Knitting Pattern

    Heart Decoration – Free Knitting Pattern

    This heart is easy to knit and a great canvas for simple embroidery. As well as the YouTube tutorial linked below, there is a full interactive pattern free on Ribblr. You will need:– 3.5mm knitting needles– DK weight yarn (or any yarn and needle combination that matches) – 2 colours– Scissors, stuffing, darning needle, stitch Read more

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